Fuel for the Fire!
Many of you know that I use the GenetixHD line to fuel for my workouts. I use the ProSculpt & Meta-Ignite interchangeably, but if I am strength training or heading to CrossFit, I typically choose the ProSculpt for the added amino acids.

Post-workout, I need protein within 30-60 minutes. It’s always time for pancakes, no?

Your turn:
1. When do you take your vitamins?
2. Favorite post-workout snack or meal?

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Comments

I am VERY tempted to try this workout. But I was told when I went to Crossfit that my squat form is terrible and now I am scared to do them. Any tips?
I take my vitamins in the morning, first thing. Before coffee. It is the only way I get it done consistently.

I just watched it! I am tickled at how you can stay down in that squat and keep talking. They did tell me that about sticking my ass out first. Said it would look stupid but help. My husband wants to go to the gym tonight (I ran 5 miles on the trail this morning). I may have to try and get through some of this.
Thanks!The Kidless KroniclesNicole@TheKidlessKronicles recently posted..Sloth Sunday: Success!

I take my ProSculpt at 430am pre-crossfit… then protein after… and aminos during. I have a hard time remembering to take my vitamins because I can’t take them first thing in AM as they conflict with my thyroid meds… still working on figuring that one out. I should set a phone alarm (DUH-COURTNEY!) lolCourtney @ Journey of a Dreamer recently posted..Weekly Workout Recap

Great workout as always! I love protein pancakes! I have just discovered them and will try your version. I just mash 1 banana and mix in 2 eggs, protein and 2 tablespoons of almond meal. Great breakfast or snack and lots of protein!!
The only vitamins I take are spirulina in the morning. I prefer vitamins that are natural and not synthetic, although I do need to take magnesium when I remember to stop cramps!Lyn recently posted..Clean Eating Grocery List

I am going to try this tonight. I’m a little scared. Thankfully my husband is mountain biking after work so I should be able to get it done before he gets home with only the cats to laugh at me!

I split my vitamins, I take a couple in the morning and the rest at night. I don’t really have a “go to” pre or post workout meal. Sometime I don’t want to eat for hours after, especially when I run. That’s not good.

Can’t wait to try this tomorrow!! Did your power circuit one today with an incline walk!! Love the feeling in my shaky legs after these workouts! I take my vitamins in the am and pm. My fav post meal is chocolate protein shake with PB2 and a banana!

It’s sogood that Cooper gets supplements too. An animals joints need so much care since they have four legs forcing their backs to sway down and thei little hips to pick up the slack. I think I might listen to too many animal shows.

I love your workouts and can’t wait to try this one! My only hesitation is the sit-ups. I have read recently that sit-ups can be bad for your back and that it is better to do planks to work on your core instead. Thoughts?? You would know much more about this topic than I would! I’m not prone to back injuries and have never had problems in the past…Kristen @ Happy Running Mama recently posted..Full Circle

Where did you read that sit-ups were bad? I’d like to read more on the source. I definitely think planks rock and have their place, but full sit-ups are super effective too! Much more so than a “crunch”. you can subbed something else for the sit-ups if you want!

Hi Jordan. I really like GNC supplements/vitamins which is why I listed them, but I would never recommend any supplement because I am not an RD. However, I try to share what works for me personally in hopes others can use that info!

It’s always a good day when Jess has a new workout up! I love this one!
I am really in a vitamin slump right now – I was taking them (multi and fish oil) but my stomach started really hurting from them after a few weeks. Weird, right? I laid off and the pain went away, and haven’t got back on the bandwagon since, though I know I really should. What could this be from?

Another area I have to clean up is eating in general…too much Halloween chocolate! My pre-workout snacks are really not that great. Before my early morning swims, it’s usually just a few dates or a banana! Always room for improvement…Addy @ Six-Kick Switch recently posted..High Sierra Challenge

I love these workouts. Keep ‘em coming! With a knee injury post-marathon, I’m focusing on strength training. I am also on a mission to have defined arms when wedding season hits this summer, as I’ll be maid of honor in my best friend’s wedding!

Holy moly. Never tried a ladder workout and I tried this countdown home workout today. So challenging! ..in a good way. I pretty quickly had to revert to push ups on the knees, but finished from 10 to 1. Phew!
thanks

I just googled “simple home crossfit workout” and got to you…just did this but used a 20lb bar for squats. Very excellent workout. We are snowed in and this simple quick high intensity workout was perfect.

Tacked this on to the end of a arms strength workout — such a great way to squeeze in a little HIIT! Took me 12 minutes and it feels like about 10 minutes of burpees haha.Abby recently posted..She Reads Truth: Women of Scripture

So happy to find your blog! Spent the last two years really focusing on my personal fitness. Dropped 3o lbs and cleaned up my eating. Since I have gotten married, I have slacked off some. However, your blog has given me an extra boost to really get going again! Time to train for a half-marathon with my husband! finished the workout in 9 min 50 sec- felt fantastic afterwards

I’ve been doing the summer workout series and today doing this workout was the first day I could do 10 burpees in a row without needing a breather! I did it all from 10 to 1 (had to take a minute break at the 6 rep mark) but I was so excited to be able to do all the burpees without stopping half way through them! Thanks so much for posting these workouts. I can already see improvement in just two weeks of incorporating strength!!! Thanks so much!

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